Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Admiral Pepper,Bell Pepper,Mohawk Pepper,Yolo Wonder Pepper
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Cropland, Oil fields, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CARDAMINE hirsuta
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Hairy Bittercress
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
बालों वाली Bittercress
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Hairy Bittercress
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Bittercress Poilu
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Bittercress Peludo
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
τριχωτές Bittercress
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Bittercress cabeludo
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
włochaty Bittercress
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
pilosus bittercress
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Hairy Bittercress
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Hairy Bittercress? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Hairy Bittercress. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Hairy Bittercress doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Hairy Bittercress has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Guzmania and Hairy Bittercress and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Hairy Bittercress
Season and care of Guzmania and Hairy Bittercress is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Hairy Bittercress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hairy Bittercress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Hairy Bittercress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Hairy Bittercress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Hairy Bittercress Physical Information
Guzmania and Hairy Bittercress physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hairy Bittercress height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Hairy Bittercress are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Hairy Bittercress flower color: White
- Hairy Bittercress leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Hairy Bittercress
Care of Guzmania and Hairy Bittercress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Hairy Bittercress pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Prune to control growth. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hairy Bittercress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.